Winnebago Industries (FRA:WI1) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 2.60% (As of May. 2026) — 117% Above Median

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FRA:WI1 Winnebago Industries Inc FRA:WI1
71 GF Score
Price €25.80
GF Value €41.25
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Winnebago Industries 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Winnebago Industries FRA:WI1 -1.53% 71 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.60 as of May. 2026, which is 117% above its 10-year median of 1.20. GuruFocus rates FRA:WI1 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €41.25 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 767 Vehicles & Parts companies, Winnebago Industries ranks better than 91.4% on this metric.

Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.

3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Winnebago Industries's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.60%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Winnebago Industries's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:WI1' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.4   Med: 1.2   Max: 7.1
Current: 2.6

During the past 13 years, Winnebago Industries's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 7.10%. The lowest was -5.40%. And the median was 1.20%.

FRA:WI1's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than
91.4% of 767 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: -0.9 vs FRA:WI1: 2.60

Winnebago Industries (FRA:WI1) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation

A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.


Be Aware

Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.


Winnebago Industries 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


FRA:WI1 vs MCFT, MBUU, KNDI: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Recreational Vehicles subindustry, Winnebago Industries's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Winnebago Industries 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Winnebago Industries's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Winnebago Industries's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Winnebago Industries 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).

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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.60 mean?
Winnebago Industries (FRA:WI1) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.60 as of May. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Winnebago Industries and its competitors. This is 117% above median its historical median of 1.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Winnebago Industries ranks #66 out of 767 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 8.6%.
Is Winnebago Industries' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Winnebago Industries' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.60 is 117% above median its 10-year median of 1.20. Based on the distribution chart, Winnebago Industries ranks #66 out of 767 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Winnebago Industries has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Winnebago Industries' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to MCFT and MBUU?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Winnebago Industries ranks #66 out of 767 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Winnebago Industries in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Winnebago Industries and its competitors. Winnebago Industries's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.60, which is 117% above median its own 10-year median of 1.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Winnebago Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Winnebago Industries (FRA:WI1) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €41.25, compared to a current price of €25.80 — trading 37.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.60, which is 117% above median its 10-year median of 1.20. Winnebago Industries' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Winnebago Industries (FRA:WI1), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.60 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Winnebago Industries (FRA:WI1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Winnebago Industries stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €25.80 is trading 37.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €41.25. GuruFocus considers Winnebago Industries to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WI1:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 2.60 (117% above median its 10-year median of 1.20)
  • GF Value™: €41.25 vs. price of €25.80 (37.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WI1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Winnebago Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges WGO:USA
Address 13200 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie, MN, USA, 55347
Winnebago Industries manufactures Class A, B, and C motor homes along with towables, customized specialty vehicles, boats, and parts. Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Winnebago has been producing recreational vehicles since 1958. Revenue was $2.8 billion in fiscal 2025. Winnebago expanded into towables in 2011 with the acquisition of SunnyBrook and acquired Grand Design in November 2016. Towables made up 84% of the firm's RV unit volume, up from 31% in fiscal 2016. The company's total fiscal 2025 RV unit volume was 36,911. Winnebago expanded into boating in 2018 with the purchase of Chris-Craft, bought premium motor home maker Newmar in November 2019, and bought Barletta pontoon boats in August 2021. It also is developing electric and autonomous technology.
71GF Score

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